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title: "Is a Mac or Windows better for a CS student?"  
description: "Is a Mac or Windows better for a CS student?"  
author: "Mukul Goenka"  
published: 2022-04-18  
canonical: https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/96846/is-a-mac-or-windows-better-for-a-cs-student  
category: "troubleshooting"  
tags: ["troubleshooting", "mac-os"]  
reading_time: 1 minute  

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# Is a Mac or Windows better for a CS student?

Is a Mac or [Windows](https://www.mindstick.com/blog/166/windows-api) better for a CS [student](https://www.mindstick.com/articles/157138/student-loan-default-wage-garnishment-and-student-loan)?

## Answers

### Answer by Hitesh Vohra

- The advantage of the [**Mac**](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/95822/what-are-some-examples-of-common-errors-on-a-mac-and-what-is-the-best-way-to-troubleshoot-them) is that it is a UNIX-based system, which is commonly used in computer science classes. The majority of development software is written for UNIX-based computers, which are the most popular in the business. Furthermore, users can install Windows on a Mac using Virtual Machine or Oracle (both free), and it will function as if it were a real Windows PC.
- Macs are more stable, with fewer unexpected shutdowns, a more user-friendly interface, and no forced system updates. However, despite all of these advantages, the expense of a Mac is a disadvantage.
- In general, the graphics card isn't as good as one found on a **Windows machine** in the same price range, but it's more than adequate for computer science courses.

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**Read More: [How To Connect One Mac Wireless To Another Mac?](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/96858/how-to-connect-one-mac-wireless-to-another-mac)**


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